Level 7 - masters degree

Plymouth

HEAD383 course details (degree level)

Demonstrate a detailed, critical understanding of drug and alcohol assessment including risk assessment.

Demonstrate a detailed understanding of effective skills for working with people who misuse substances/who have 'dual diagnosis' by providing a critical analysis of the evidence base.

Provide a critical analysis of policy and legislation in relation to this client group.

Module dates

The first delivery will take place in the 2019-20 academic year.

Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

APP744 course details (masters level)

Demonstrate systematic, in-depth and current knowledge and critical understanding of drug and alcohol assessment including risk assessment.

Demonstrate systematic, in-depth understanding of effective skills for working with people who misuse substances/who have 'dual diagnosis' by providing an advanced critical analysis of the evidence base.

Provide an advanced critical analysis of policy and legislation in relation to this client group.

Module dates

The first delivery will take place in the 2019-20 academic year.

Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Entry requirements

be a registered health and social care professional working
in clinical practice

to study the module at degree level you must have
previously studied at level 5 (i.e. foundation degree or equivalent)

to study the module at masters level you must have
previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).

Each student will be considered and advised individually
(where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit (PDU).
Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your
situation.

Fees and funding

Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. Please contact your trust’s education coordinator in the first instance. If you work in the private, independent or voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you accordingly.